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Each year, it is AILA’s distinct pleasure to recognize and celebrate the individuals and organizations who have achieved excellence in immigration law. Our Annual Awards are bestowed in up to 11 categories: Advancing the Practice of Immigration Law; Advocacy; Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; Human Rights; Litigation; Media Leadership; Mentorship; Pro Bono; AILA Service Excellence; Teaching; and Young Lawyers. Additionally, the Founders Award is given from time to time to the person or entity having the most substantial impact on the field of immigration law or policy in the preceding period.
Meet Our 2023 Award Recipients
- Hannah Cartwright
2023 Advocacy Award for outstanding efforts in support of AILA’s advocacy agenda - UndocuBlack Network
2023 Arthur C. Helton Human Rights Award for outstanding service in advancing the cause of human rights - Ban Al-Wardi and Maria C. Chavez
2023 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award for outstanding efforts in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion excellence in the immigration legal profession - Amy Nice
2023 Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award for excellence in advancing the practice of immigration law - Karla McKanders
2023 Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award - AILA Amicus Committee
2023 Jack Wasserman Memorial Award for excellence in litigation in the field of immigration law
Committee Members: Jonathan Weinberg, David Zimmer, Shane Ellison, Lily Axelrod, Nadia Anguiano, David A. Isaacson, Christina Murdoch, Amalia Wille, Becky Sharpless, Jonah Eaton, Mark R. Barr, Elissa Steglich, Dalia Fuleihan, Rekha Sharma-Crawford, and Sabrina Damast. - Sarah Pitney
2023 Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award for outstanding contributions made as a young lawyer in the field of immigration and nationality law - Priscilla Alvarez of CNN
2023 Media Leadership Award for outstanding efforts in the media to accurately depict immigration and immigrants - Troutman Pepper
2023 Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award for outstanding efforts in providing pro bono representation in the immigration field - Brian S. Green
2023 Sam Williamson Mentor Award for outstanding efforts and excellent counsel to immigration attorneys by providing mentoring assistance - Palma Yanni
2023 Susan D. Quarles AILA Service Excellence Award for years of outstanding service in advancing the mission, development, and value of AILA for its members and the public it serves - Ira Kurzban
Founders Award, which is given from time to time to the person or entity having the most substantial impact on the field of immigration law or policy - 2023 Chapter Awards
- 2023 President’s Commendations
Russell Abrutyn, James W. Austin, Maria Theresa Baldini-Potermin, Dan H. Berger, C. Lynn Calder, Rex Chen, James P. Chesser, David W. Cook, Sandra Feist, Ellen Freeman, Amanda Bethea Keaveny, Vincent W. Lau, Daniel Melo, Jennifer Minear, Spojmie Ahmady Nasiri, Andrew K. Nietor, Adriel D. Orozco, Sarah Owings, Rachel M. Self, Margaret D. Stock, Carlina Tapia-Ruano, and Wendy S. Wayne
See Past Award Winners
AILA Chapter Awards | Advocacy Award | Arthur C. Helton Human Rights Award | Congressional Leadership Award | Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Recognition Award | Edith Lowenstein Memorial Award | Elmer Fried Excellence in Teaching Award | Jack Wasserman Memorial Award | Joseph Minsky Young Lawyer Award | Media Leadership Award | Michael Maggio Memorial Pro Bono Award | Sam Williamson Mentor Award | Susan D. Quarles AILA Service Excellence Award | The Robert E. Juceam Founders Award | President's Commendations
Browse the Annual Awards collection
DOS Redesignates the Communist Party of the Philippines as a Terrorist Organization
The DOS redesignates the Communist Party of the Philippines, and all aliases, as a terrorist organization, effective 8/9/04. (69 FR 48269, 8/9/04)
Notice of Extension of TPS for Somalia
Notice that the TPS designation for Somalia is extended until 9/17/05. The 60-day re-registration period runs from 8/6/04 to 10/5/04. (69 FR 47937, 8/6/04)
DHS Adds 13 New Sites for US-VISIT Exit Pilot Programs
DHS rule, effective 8/3/04, expanding to 15 the sites in which it is testing various methods of obtaining biometric identifiers and other information from foreign nationals departing the US. US-VISIT will complete its pilot program evaluation by 11/30/04. (69 FR 46556, 8/3/04)
BCIS Interim Rule Lifting the One Year Limitation on EADs
BCIS interim rule and correction, effective 7/30/04, lifting the one year limitation and establish USCIS discretion to modify EAD validity periods, including for individuals granted asylum. (69 FR 47763, 8/6/04) (69 FR 45555, 7/30/04)
ORR Announces New Grant Opportunity for Identification and Counseling of Human Trafficking Victims
Anticipating total program funding for FY2005 to be $1 million, with 15 awards and a $150,000 cap per project period, the notice provides detailed instructions for grant applications. The deadline for receipt of applications is 9/28/04. (69 FR 45829, 7/30/04)
EOIR Comment Request on Amending Regulations to Conform Regulations Changes
The interim rule revises regulations on definitions and fees, and on issuance of NTAs and subpoenas, to avoid duplication. The rule also makes a technical change. This interim rule is effective on 7/28/04. Comments must be submitted on or before 8/27/04. (69 FR 44903, 7/28/04)
DHS Notice on Impact of H-1B Numerical Limitation on Students
DHS notice extends the status of certain F and J nonimmigrant students if DHS has received a timely filed request for change of status to that of H-1B no later than July 30, 2004, with a start date of no later than October 1, 2004. (69 FR 44044, 7/23/04)
DHS Extends Deadline for Health Care Worker Certificate Requirement
DHS interim rule, effective 7/26/04, extends the deadline for nonimmigrant health care workers to obtain visa screen certificates for Canadian and Mexican TN status holders who were employed in TN status before 9/23/03 and held a valid U.S. license. (69 FR 43729, 7/22/04)
DOL Backlog Reduction Plan for Pending Labor Certifications
DOL interim final rule establishing a centralized National Certifying Officer to transfer pending SWA and ETA Regional Office labor certification applications for processing. The rule will become effective on 8/20/04. Written comments must be received on or before 8/20/04. (69 FR 43715, 7/21/04)
State Department Final Rule Eliminates Crew List Visas
DOS final rule eliminates crew list visas for security reasons. Each crewmember entering the U.S. is now required to complete the nonimmigrant visa application forms, submit a valid passport and undergo an interview and background checks. The rule became effective on 7/21/04. (69 FR 43515, 7/21/04)
DOS Publishes Notice of Proposed Consular Fee Changes
DOS proposed rule including nine proposed fee changes, of which seven are increases and two are decreases of existing fees. The Diversity Visa Lottery surcharge for immigrant visa applications increases from $100 to $375. Written comments are due on or before 8/18/04. (69 FR 42913, 7/19/04)
ICE/EOIR Notice on Countries to Which Foreign Nationals May be Removed
DHS and DOJ rule specifing that acceptance by a country is not required for removal to that country, and that "country" does not require the existence or functionality of a government. Also addressed is the countries to which one may be removed. (69 FR 42901, 7/1/04)
DOS Meeting on 2005 Refugee Admissions Program on 7/28/04
DOS notice of open meeting on the 2005 Refugee Admissions Program which will be held on 7/28/04. Instructions on oral and written comments are also provided. (69 FR 42077, 7/13/04)
DOS Designates Continuity Irish Republican Army as a Terrorist Organization
The DOS designates the Continuity Irish Republican Army (CIRA), also known as Continuity Army Council, also known as Republican Sinn Fein, as a terrorist organization, effective 7/13/04. (69 FR 42076, 7/13/04) (69 FR 42236, 7/14/04)
ORR Announces Funding Opportunity for Unaccompanied Alien Children
HHS’s ORR published notice of a funding opportunity to provide shelter care services to unaccompanied alien children, including physical care and maintenance, medical/mental health care, dental services and other social services. The deadline is 8/6/04. (69 FR 40950, 7/7/04)
Notice of Termination of TPS for Montserrat
Notice of the termination of the Temporary Protected Status designation of Montserrat, having determined that conditions in Montserrat no longer support such designation. Termination is effective 2/27/05, six months from the end of the current extension. (69 FR 40642, 7/6/04)
President Authorizes $34 Million for Refugee Assistance in West Bank and Gaza, Sudan, and Chad
Presidential determination authorizing up to $34 million, made available from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to address unexpected, urgent refugee needs in the West Bank and Gaza, Sudan, and Chad. (69 FR 40305, 7/2/04)
ICE Final Rule on Additional Fees for Students Subject to SEVIS
BICE notice that F-1, F-3, J-1, M-1, and M-3 students will incur a $100 fee; though summer work/travel, au pair, and camp counselor J-1 students will incur a $35 fee; F, M, and J spouses and dependents; some other programs will be fee exempt. (69 FR 41388, 7/9/04) (69 FR 39814, 7/1/04)
ORR Issues Final Notice of Allocations to States of FY2004 Refugee Social Service Funds
ORR notice setting forth the final allocations to states of FY2004 funds for refugee social services under the Refugee Resettlement Program. The notice reflects amounts adjusted based upon final adjustments to FY2001-2003 data submitted by 22 states. (69 FR 35383, 6/24/04)
DOS to Discontinue Domestic Visa Reissuance for Certain Nonimmigrant Visas
DOS announces it will end its revalidation program in the U.S. for C, E, H, I, L, O, and P visas on 7/16/04. Any applications for revalidations of these types of visas received after 7/16/04 will be returned to sender at the sender's expense. (69 FR 35121, 6/23/04)
DOL Notice on Earliest Filing Date for FY2005 H-2Bs
DOL notice that employers filing for H-2B labor certification applications may be filed at least 60 days, but not more than 120 days before the worker is needed. Therefore, employers may begin filing no earlier than 6/1/04 for a date of need beginning 10/1/04. (69 FR 26623, 5/13/04)
Additional Entities Named As Terrorist Organizations
DOS names Babbar Khalsa Int'l, Communist Party of Nepal, Int'l Sikh Youth Federation, Moroccan Islamic Combatant Group, Islamic International Brigade and others as "terrorist organizations." (69 FR 23555, 4/29/04)
ORR Announces Standing Funding Opportunity For Recently Arrived Refugees
HHS’s ORR notice of Standing Announcement for Services to Recently Arrived Refugees, with three priority areas: Preferred Communities, Unanticipated Arrivals, and Ethnic Community Self-Help. The first date for applications is 2/28/05. (69 FR 22275, 4/23/04)
USCIS Fee Increases to Take Effect April 30, 2004
A final regulation increases USCIS filing fees as proposed, and will take effect with respect to applications and petitions filed on or after April 30, 2004. (69 FR 20527, 4/15/04)
USCIS Changes Asylum Interview Location for Certain Applicants from Ohio, Kentucky, Texas and Louisiana
Effective 5/3/04, the Houston Asylum Office will no longer circuit ride to Harlingen, Texas, or New Orleans, Louisiana, and the Chicago Asylum Office will no longer circuit ride to Cincinnati, Ohio. New interview locations are provided in the notice. (69 FR 17437, 4/2/04)